Machine control technologies range from 2D and 3D grade control to automation, robotic control, and augmented reality. GPS/3D control – eliminating the need for placing stringline by hand – is ...

The lack of young talent entering the construction industry and an exodus of veteran operators retiring or moving to a different career have created a shortage of experienced, skilled labor. Quality ...

C. Jason Smith, Ph.D. Nowadays, we call them the good old days. You remember – when jobs were predominately straight forward, and practically all job site problems could be cured with simple, common ...

MC-Mobile is a portable machine control solution for compact excavators, skid steer loaders, and compact track loaders. Based on the Topcon MC-X machine control platform, MC-Mobile enables an operator ...

No audio available for this content. Building a solid foundation for any construction requires that the ground be adequately compacted and leveled. Construction workers and contractors operating ...

Ultrafast laser systems help reduce microcracks and support stronger edges for cover glass, automotive displays, and ...

Copper remains one of the most challenging materials to process in modern manufacturing. Its high thermal conductivity and extreme reflectivity often baffle traditional welding methods. Conventional ...

Laser engraving uses a powerful beam of light to create detailed designs on various materials. The laser works by vaporizing the surface layer, leaving behind precise and lasting marks or etchings.

In this evolving environment, laser equipment has transitioned from a supplementary tool to a critical component of sophisticated production lines. For global procurement specialists, the selection of ...

A strong weld does not begin when the arc starts or the laser beam hits the joint. It begins earlier, when the metal su ...